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BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Hull for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Wyke Sixth Form College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Music Courses in Hull.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Performance Course in Hull. Classes run at Wyke Sixth Form College, full-time during the day. This is the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Performance, equivalent to one A Level. You'll study alongside two other subjects over two years. The course covers acting and performance skills, with 20% exam and 80% coursework. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to apply, and you'll attend a short audition as part of the selection process.

Who this course is for

This course is for you if you would like the opportunity to develop all-round performance skills and transferable skills such as self-confidence, self-presentation, personal discipline, time management and organisational skills which are highly regarded by higher education and employers. The BTEC course can be studied in three sizes;

BTEC Performing Arts (Acting) Extended Certificate: equivalent to 1 A Level, and studied alongside 2 other subjects

BTEC Performing Arts (Acting) Diploma: equivalent to 2 A Levels, and studied alongside 1 other subject

BTEC Performing Arts (Acting, Dance and Singing) Extended Diploma: full time course which is equivalent to 3 A Levels, and covers Dance, Acting and Singing

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or better for a full BTEC programme

What you will learn

  • You'll develop acting and performance techniques across a range of styles and contexts.
  • You'll build self-presentation skills used in auditions, interviews, and professional settings.
  • You'll practise personal discipline, time management, and organisational skills valued by employers and universities.
  • You'll complete coursework projects that develop your ability to create and perform work independently.
  • You'll prepare for assessed performances and written examinations set by Pearson Edexcel.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance over two years. Assessment for the Extended Certificate is 20% exam and 80% coursework. Coursework includes practical performance projects and written tasks. Exams are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also attend a short audition before the course begins as part of the entry process.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Wyke Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Actor: stage, screen, or community theatre performance roles.
  • Drama workshop facilitator: leading sessions in schools or community settings.
  • Stage manager: coordinating productions behind the scenes.
  • Performing arts technician: supporting lighting, sound, or set design.
  • Presenter or presenter's assistant: live events, TV, or radio.
  • Casting assistant: supporting casting directors in film or theatre.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting or Acting, Dance and Singing) at Wyke Sixth Form College, for a deeper qualification equivalent to two or three A Levels.
  • BA (Hons) in Acting, Drama, or Performing Arts at university, building on your BTEC for a full degree.
  • Conservatoire audition programmes at institutions such as Royal Central School of Speech and Drama or Rose Bruford College, for specialist professional training.
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